Tips for Enjoying Indoor Gardening with COPDI remember one year when my mom planted almost three hundred tulip bulbs in my grandmother’s yard and some in her yard. She...reactionscomments
The 88-92% Rule: Why "Lower" Oxygen isn't always bad with COPDIf you live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have noticed something confusing. Most healthy people are told their oxygen...reactions21comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?The term “COPD flare-up” gets bandied around quite a bit. So, what exactly are flare-ups anyway? What causes them? Here’s what to...reactions32comments
Having a Runny or Stuffy Nose While on OxygenSome people might get a runny nose or a stuffy nose while on supplemental oxygen. In my case, I have both. You'd...reactions22comments
Talking to Your Healthcare ProfessionalsFinding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care...reactions1comment
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions1comment
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For YouThere are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Self-AdvocacyCoping with COPD begins by finding a great doctor. You and your doctor work together to create a COPD control team. Your...reactions4comments
The Loneliness of COPDEditor's Note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2021.Going from a very active social life to a stay-at-home life, I...reactions10comments
Many Choices Is a Good ThingOf course, we would rather not have lung diseases like asthma or COPD. Yet, be it as it is, many of us...reactions11comments
How Long Will I Live with COPD?"How long will I live?" It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many people with COPD, especially those with...reactions6comments
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don'tWe often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing...reactions2comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With COPD?We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their COPD diagnosis or maybe are just finding our...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactions2comments
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging.Insurance plans cover some expenses...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD SymptomsShortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, people with COPD quickly discover that there...reactions88comments
Resolve To Have Better Communication With Your COPD Care TeamGone are the days when your family doctor would magically appear at your bedside for a check-up if you were hospitalized. The...reactions9comments
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPDIt’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad. We had one day...reactions8comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want...reactions88comments
All the Positives That Came With My COPD DiagnosisI know that there are a lot of negative things that go with having COPD, but there have been a lot of...reactions2comments
